2 c. milk
1/2 c. corn syrup
4 tbsp. cornstarch
3 eggs, separated
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
1 baked pastry shell
Coconut

MERINGUE:

3 egg whites
1/8 tsp. baking powder
2 tbsp. sugar

Scald 1 3/4 cups milk with syrup in microwave or on low heat; mix remaining milk with remaining ingredients. Beat in syrup mixture. Cook on low heat until thick. Cool slightly. Pour into pie shell.

Meringue: Beat egg whites, baking powder, and sugar until very thick. Dip on top of filling. Top with coconut. Bake at 325 degrees for 8 minutes.

For Chocolate Pie: Omit coconut; add 3 ounces of chocolate to milk and syrup.